2026 Women's Flag Football News

No. 9 Women’s Flag Football Ends Historic First Season at NAIA Invitational

May 08, 2026

The No. 9 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women’s flag football team competed in the inaugural NAIA Women’s Flag Football Invitational hosted at IMG Academy on May 7-8. The Cougars fell to No. 1 Warner University before rallying to defeat No. 5 Hope International University on Thursday. Saint Francis concluded its inaugural season on Friday with a loss to No. 2 Ottawa University.

Jianna Reyes Named NAIA Second Team All-American

May 05, 2026

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) released the inaugural NAIA Women’s Flag Football All-America Teams, with University of Saint Francis (Ind.) freshman quarterback Jianna Reyes earning Second Team All-America honors on Tuesday.

Six Cougars Earn All-NAIA East Recognition in Inaugural Season

May 03, 2026

The All-NAIA East Flag Football Team was announced this afternoon, with six members of the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women’s flag football team earning recognition in the program’s inaugural season.

Cougars Set to Compete in Inaugural NAIA Women's Flag Football Invitational

May 03, 2026

In its inaugural season, the University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women’s flag football team has earned a spot in the eight-team NAIA Women’s Flag Football Invitational, set for May 7-9 in Bradenton, Florida, at IMG Academy.

No. 9 Cougars Win NAIA East Championship, Advance to National Invitational

April 24, 2026

The No. 9 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women’s flag football team claimed the 2026 NAIA East Flag Football Championship on Friday, April 24 to advance to the eight-team NAIA National Invitational. The Cougars defeated Campbellsville University 26-18 in the semifinals before earning a 32-7 victory over No. 7 Milligan University in the championship game.

Cougars Moved Up to No. 9 in Final NAIA Women's Flag Football Coaches' Top 10 Poll

April 23, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's flag football team has moved up to No. 10 in the final edition of the NAIA Women's Flag Football Coaches' Top 10 Poll.

No. 9 Saint Francis Goes Unbeaten in Pool Play at NAIA East Championship

April 23, 2026

The No. 9 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women’s flag football team traveled to Circle K Fieldhouse at NexusPark for pool play at the NAIA East Flag Football Championship, earning wins over Lindsey Wilson University and Cumberland University. The Cougars defeated the Blue Raiders 33-14 before securing a 40-19 victory over the Phoenix to finish pool play undefeated.

NAIA East Flag Football Championship Set for April 23-24 in Columbus, Indiana

April 21, 2026

Four National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) conferences are uniting this week to crown a champion and offer an automatic bid into the NAIA Flag Football Invitational.

Saint Francis Voted No. 10 in NAIA Women's Flag Football Coaches' Top 10 Poll

April 10, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's flag football team has been voted No. 10 in the first regular season edition of the NAIA Women's Flag Football Coaches' Top 10 Poll.

Cougars Finish 3-0 at Flag Frenzy

March 28, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's flag football team improved to 8-4 on the season after going 3-0 at the Flag Frenzy hosted by Campbellsville University on March 27-28.

Saint Francis Earns Pair of Wins at Inaugural Cougar Classic

March 21, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's flag football team hosted the inaugural Cougar Classic on March 20-21. The Cougars started the day with a 39-28 win over (RV) Graceland University before defeating (RV) Midland University 42-19 in their afternoon matchup.

Women's Flag Football Set to Host 2026 Cougar Classic

March 19, 2026

The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's flag football team is set to host four teams for the 2026 Cougar Classic on March 20–21. The Cougars will welcome Graceland University, Siena Heights University, Campbellsville University and Midland University to Bishop John M. D'Arcy Stadium for a seven-game weekend.